Maintenance Supervisor

UFP Structural Packaging, LLC; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, based in Gaffney, SC, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance department, coordinate programs, and ensure reliable operation of machinery and facilities.

The role involves interviewing, training, coaching, and developing staff, while maintaining records and advancing safety and continuous improvement efforts. A post-high school education and 3–5 years in machine repair with 1–3 years in supervision are expected.

Qualifications

• Post-high school education required.
• 3–5 years of experience in machine repair/maintenance; 1–3 years in supervision.
• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and control tech, and welding.
• Familiarity with safety laws, hazardous materials handling, and safe equipment practices.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, Outlook, and basic business software.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates the maintenance department and programs.
• Assists in interviews and hiring processes for maintenance staff.
• Orientates and trains maintenance personnel; coaches and counsels employees.
• Develops and implements preventative maintenance programs for equipment and facilities.
• Repairs machinery, equipment, buildings, and related assets per manuals and specs.
• Maintains records of repairs and maintenance as per company policy.
• Coordinates maintenance activities with operating departments’ requirements.
• Leads safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepares reports and monitors performance metrics as required.

Skills

Machine maintenance

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Welding

Safety procedures

Excel/Word/Outlook

Education

Post-high school education

Tools

Measuring instruments

Hand tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision and coordination of the maintenance department functions and programs. Directs and coordinates support services. Training and development of its employees.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in interviews and hiring processes
• Orientates and trains maintenance personnel
• Coaches counsel employees, and initiates discipline as required
• Evaluates the performance of subordinates
• Develops and implements preventative and other maintenance programs to ensure proper equipment operation
• Identifies, researches, and resolves problems
• Coordinates maintenance activities with the operating department's requirements
• Leads employees in continuous improvement and safety initiatives
• Performs regular/preventative maintenance on all machinery, tools, and buildings
• Develops, implements, and supervises the plant’s Preventive Maintenance program
• Repairs machinery, equipment, buildings, and other Company assets in accordance with diagrams, operating manuals, and manufacturing specifications, or by management request
• Orders supplies and parts as required, at competitive pricing and rates
• Maintains records of repair/maintenance activities, per Company policy
• Prepares other reports as required
• Performs duties consistent with established safety rules and procedures
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• Post-high school education is required
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in machine repair and maintenance area; 1 to 3 years of experience managing people
• Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and control technology, and welding
• Working knowledge of safe equipment practices and applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Demonstrate working knowledge of hazardous wage and hazardous material handling procedures and practices
• Working knowledge of the use of precision tools, measuring instruments, and other hand tools
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, and other business software
• Preferred understanding of company policies, practices, and procedures
• Must be at least 18 years of age

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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